Re: [MOSAIC] Context Clues

2011-03-05 Thread mrs. teacher
I always introduce context clues with Baloney (Henry P.). I am sure I got the idea from this listserve. ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to

[MOSAIC] Context clues

2011-03-04 Thread Nancy Wittner
The Series of Unfortunate Events books by Lemony Snicket are full of both right there and inferential context clues. I lift out whole paragraphs to use in mini-lessons on context clues. Thanks Nancy ___ Mosaic mailing list

[MOSAIC] context clues

2011-03-03 Thread kinderjane
I have been asked for suggestions for children's books at any level to help teach context clues. Any suggestions? Thanks! Jane in SC :-) ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to

Re: [MOSAIC] context clues

2011-03-03 Thread oceanbreeze2
Take a big book (or any favorite book), place a sticky note over the word...and have them guess the covered word--describe which strategy they used and why.  Let them show you what to do when you get 'stuck' on a 'tricky word'it's that easy!  :)- Original Message -From:

Re: [MOSAIC] Context Clues

2007-02-19 Thread Julie Santello
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Context Clues Does anyone have any ideas on how best to teach context clues? Suzanne/VA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of thomas Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 11:47 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension

Re: [MOSAIC] Context Clues

2007-02-18 Thread baguzman
PROTECTED] To: 'Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listserv' mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 4:02 PM Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Context Clues Does anyone have any ideas on how best to teach context clues? Suzanne/VA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Re: [MOSAIC] Context Clues

2007-01-13 Thread Kukonis
There's a wonderful book about aliens coming to the earth and describing things (pencils, doors) etc. in martian language. It is a picture book and my first graders loved it. It is very limited to inferencing vocabulary through context clues so it is focused to only that but it would make a

Re: [MOSAIC] Context Clues

2007-01-13 Thread RICHARD THEXTON
DIBELS is not actually named in the document, just Assessments by the Univeristy of Oregon and Ed Kame'enui. He and Doug Carnine both work for Univeristy of Oregon, which is the home of DIBELS, and they conveniently were part of the Reading First Panel. Their names beging to appear in the

Re: [MOSAIC] Context Clues

2007-01-12 Thread Suzanne
Does anyone have any ideas on how best to teach context clues? Suzanne/VA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of thomas Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 11:47 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Listserv Subject: Re: [MOSAIC]

Re: [MOSAIC] Context Clues

2007-01-12 Thread jkyingling
Do you know what page DIBELs is discussed in the document? The Inspector General's Report can be found at this web address. It does not look good for DIBELS and certain book publishers that claim to be Scientifically Research Based! Most are peer reviewed only. Also check out Dick